Monday, May 21, 2012

Well, today’s my 56th birthday. I thought I’d have something grand to type out, but nope. And I don’t feel any older than I did yesterday.I’ve received several happy birthday notes through Facebook. Thanks to all.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

I don't know why I smoke. It just makes me more nervous and jittery than I already am. But it, as well as alcohol and many other things, is an addiction. I'm not using that as an excuse (please read the scripture link).

"I'm on the wagon." A good way to remember what the "wagon" is: The "wagon" is a waterwagon. I very much prefer to "ride" as opposed to walking (or running away!), sleeping in the gutter, and/or waking up to another personal "hell".

Update as of October 4, 2011: Well, I went five weeks without any drink and last night I screwed up. :-( I guess it truly is an addiction/illness as "they" say. I really think now that I'm "self medicating". It's amazing - I'm pretty messed up right now, but I still feel the Presence of God, the Holy Spirit, speaking to me. Thank You, Lord!

No matter what I've gone through, I've pretty much kept my sense of humor, dry as it may be. I'm very thankful for that because I consider it "therapy" and, hopefully, an inspiration to others.

Sunday, October 02, 2011

Thoughts...

I'm sitting here eating, smoking, and wasting time when I could be writing down my thoughts. Hmmm...

I've been playing much more guitar lately. My finger callouses were pretty gone, but now I almost have them "up to par". I love playing the acoustic guitar and have always loved playing since I learned the instrument in 1974, thanks to my good friend, R. C., who is in my prayers.

Please add him to your prayers. He's had MND (Motor Neuron Disease) for many years now, and it's progressively getting worse.

Both he and his wife are some of the most generous people I've ever met. Back in '74 when he was teaching me how to play, he bought me an inexpensive guitar with a case! Before long, he told me that I played better than him! That's the kind of friend he was and is. God, bless him!

It was another beautiful day here in the Midwest. I love this time of year! I really enjoy going for short walks. I also enjoy finding some wood to whittle on. Most of the time I just whittle small crosses to give away.

About a week ago I gave one to a young man. It was probably the best cross I had ever made. I didn't get the chance to add thread and glue in order to "finish" it because he was sitting on the same "wall" as I was when I carved it.

Saturday, October 01, 2011

Praise God! I haven't had a drink in five weeks! I have to give the glory to Him because it's an answer to many prayers. I couldn't do it on just my strength alone. I can only pray that this will be encouragment to others.

Now, all I have to do is work on smoking, but that shouldn't be much of a problem. I've only been smoking for a little over a year. :-{

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Well, once again, I've stayed up all night drinking. God, help me. I'm smarter than this. I'm stronger than this. I guess I forgot how to reach deep down inside and find the strength to overcome things that seem to rule my life. But, I haven't lost faith in Christ. He's seen me through many struggles... so many. And, I'm not going to quit believing now. I can only hope that this will serve as an inspiration to others.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Please forgive me, Lord.

Please forgive me, Lord, for drinking "strong drink", as Your word puts it in Proverbs. I guess I am somewhat addicted to the initial euphoria that comes with drinking. Please deliver me from the desire... You know exactly what I mean. Thank You, God!

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Looking for an old friend...

I'm looking for an old friend by the name of Kevin Mayo. He used to live in Harrisonville, Missouri, and we were pretty good friends for about 10 years. Kevin, if you come across this post, please email me at ddenney@gmail.com. Thanks, and God bless!

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Woe is me...

I've always wanted to excel in something... anything. But, looking back through my 50 years, it doesn't seem like there was one thing that I excelled in. And, most likely, there won't be in the future.

Some would say that I excel in acoustic guitar playing. That's based on the fact that I know how to do a few things that impress friends, even other guitar players. But, truth be known, those things aren't that difficult to do. Or, maybe they are, but I just have a "knack" for doing them.

Anyway, I've always thought that it would be nice to find what I'm best at, then try to find a way to make money doing it. That hasn't happened because of health problems - three problems, to be exact. It's no fun being sick and disabled.

Maybe in the next few years I'll find something that I'm really good at, then find a way to make money doing just that. I'm pretty stubborn about never losing hope.